Wedding Reception slump..

talkhard

I've just got off the phone with my DREAM wedding reception and they won't accept the booking because its an evening only reception.

It says in their terms and conditions that, under certain circumstances, they'll consider evening receptions but I now find out that the "certain circumstances" are that I get married abroad. I explained that I wanted a party feel rather than a wedding feel to it (I'm getting married late in a local church) but they wouldn't consider it.

**RANT** Thing is, if I just booked it as a party, they would have taken the booking. I know they would have. Why OH why does the mention of a wedding make reception venues only hear CASH and therefore close themselves off to a booking that they would normally take if I hadn't mentioned the "W" word?? **RANT OVER**

So anyway, I'm sure other brides that have dreamed of their venue since they were little, only to be told they can't have it. How do you dust yourself off and go and look somewhere else with enthusiasm?

x x

stumpjumper

i hear you..

in a similar vein to cheer you up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gimiDBAK2wA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ff13zZ0h0k&feature=related

shelovestobuystuff

If you still want the venue could you get your fiance or someone else to contact them and ask about booking for a party?Just dont mention the "W" word.
I got quotes for a family dinner from a caterer which was reasonable at under £27.50 a head for 4 courses,once they realised it was for a wedding dinner they said I could only select from their 'wedding menu' which was basically more than double the price at £57.50 for exactly the same dinner.

sal-ad_daze

My daughters' venue is the same, she has to have a day and and evening reception.
Ideally she wanted a 3 pm wedding but the registrar times are 12, 2 & 4 so she was thinking of 4pm with one 'reception' but no can do, she has to have 2 receptions so is now going for 12pm to make the most of the day!

kelda_shelton

those you tube clips are great!

lolly_896

How bloody rude?!

Theres a even better venue out there for you! Without the helpless useless staff in the original x

talkhard

Thank you girls I'm feeling less sad already x x

foxxymynx

I gotta admit, when I was booking things for my wedding, I didn't mention the "w" word deliberately, lol

aimee21j

They don't deserve your money! There are lots of gorgeous venues out there who would snap your hand off.

Rachel85

Definitely worth waiting a few days then enquiring about a party I'd say!

SugarSpun

The first place we planned to hold our post-reception family dinner at did this - they heard "wedding" and upped the price of their prix fixe menu from 25 to 60 pounds, and then offered to reduce it to 45 if we had one starter and dessert choice instead of three, and two mains instead of four. They also said that tea and coffee would be extras and that we'd have to hire tablecloths!

We booked elsewhere and didn't tell them it was a wedding party. One of the first guests to arrive opened his mouth and told them, but it was too late by then and everything was fine anyway.

If it's not going to work for you to go somewhere else, get someone else to ask about holding a party there, and don't mention "wedding".